The Baseball Times
September 3rd, 1897
St. Louis Sox Miss Playoffs, Extend Postseason Drought
The St. Louis Sox face a disappointing end to their season as they were officially eliminated from playoff contention today, missing the Professional Baseball Association (PBA) postseason yet again. Reflecting on the outcome, Sox outfielder Youngy Johnson remarked, “It’s going to be an awfully long offseason.”
Despite a late push, the Sox fell short in their quest for a playoff berth and simply ran out of games to secure a spot. This marks the 23rd consecutive season in the PBA without a postseason appearance for the club, an ongoing challenge that continues to frustrate players and fans alike.
Manager Frank Pearce expressed his disappointment, telling the press, “We just were not good enough this year. We will need to take a long hard look at the club to see where we can improve over the offseason.”
The team’s management now turns its focus to evaluating changes needed to break their playoff drought and find success in the coming season.